While Admitting a Patient with an AMI, Which Action Should

question 25

Multiple Choice

While admitting a patient with an AMI, which action should the nurse carry out first?

• A) Assess peripheral pulses.
• B) Check the oxygen saturation.
• C) Attach the cardiac monitor.
• D) Obtain the BP.

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